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IUSF convener writing from prison calls on people to continue struggle
Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convener Wasantha Mudalige, who is currently in remand custody after being detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, has called on people to continue their stuggle to win their rights.In an open letter for the New Year, Mudalige has said that the expectations of the people’s struggle have not been fulfilled yet.
Noting that the Aragalaya or struggle expected a society with economic equity, democratic reforms that are directly related to people’s governance as well as the political and economic policy that is responsible for society and the environment, Mudalige has said they have not been fulfilled as the current ‘Ranil-Rajapaksa junta’ is carrying out the same activities the people opposed.
Mudalige said the government has launched a smear campaign against protesters.
“However, in the midst of all this, we urge people not to allow those allegations and complaints to undermine the value of the people’s struggle. This is the most successful struggle in the history of our country that we all did together. This is just the beginning of the struggle. It is not over yet,” he has said.
Mudalige has said the rulers want to prevent the struggle achieving its goal.
“But with its achievements, the struggle must be continued until a victory is achieved.
Following the conclusion of bilateral discussions between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, official-level talks between the delegations of Sri Lanka and India commenced this morning (05) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
Representing the Government of Sri Lanka were Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath; Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha; Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake; Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, along with other senior officials.
The Indian delegation included Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, along with several other senior officials of the Government of India.
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Friday [04] night, visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning (05).
The Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat.
Prime Minister Modi is currently on a state visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirming the theme “Friendship of Centuries — Commitment to a Prosperous Future” which symbolises the longstanding ties between Sri Lanka and India. The Indian Premier is scheduled to remain in the country until tomorrow (06).
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The official welcoming ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was held this morning (05) at the Independence Square in Colombo.
On arrival at the Independence Square the Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
Discussions between Sri Lankan and Indian delegations at the presidential secretariat
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